Government reduces working hours
“The President’s decision was made in order to provide the opportunity for government employees to spend quality time with their families, to work in the private sector apart from the government, and to facilitate youth to be more involved in sports activities, further education and technical professions,” the president’s office said.
30 Sep 2015, 9:00 AM
President Abdulla Yameen has decided to set 8:00am to 2:00pm as new working hours for government offices effective tomorrow (October 1).
“The President’s decision was made in order to provide the opportunity for government employees to spend quality time with their families, to work in the private sector apart from the government, and to facilitate youth to be more involved in sports activities, further education and technical professions,” the president’s office said.
The previous working hours were from 8:00am to 3:00pm. Ministers advised President Abdulla Yameen at a cabinet meeting today to shorten the working day from seven to six hours “following extensive deliberations”.
The 30-minute lunch break either between 12:00pm to 12:30pm or 1:00pm to 1:30pm will remain unchanged. A 30-minute break is mandatory under the Employment Act.
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